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Harboe Pilsner 4.4

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A classic pilsner that is simply easy to drink: a friendly, round taste of pilsner malt, followed by a discreet bitterness from the hops. Harboe offers its pilsner in several versions, and this one belongs to the local assortment. It comes from Skælskør in West Zealand, where the Harboe family has brewed since 1883 and still helps run the company today.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with clean pilsner malt—soft, grainy, and slightly sweet.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harboe Pilsner 4.4

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, persistent collar with good lacing along the glass. Carbonation is evident and lively, suggesting a well-conditioned pilsner.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean pilsner malt—soft, grainy, and slightly sweet. Noble hops contribute a restrained, herbal character without dominating the bouquet. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeast-driven or adjunct notes.

soft malt sweetnessherbal hop characterclean and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a round, malty foundation that provides body and gentle sweetness. A crisp, discreet bitterness from noble hops emerges mid-palate and builds toward the finish without assertiveness. The beer drinks smooth and easy, with fine mineral minerality that keeps it refreshing.

malty entrybalanced bitternesscrisp and cleanmineral water notes

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with the hop bitterness fading gracefully into a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste. A sense of carbonation lingers pleasantly without harshness.

dry finishmineral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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